DR. MEGHA MODI

Dermatologist

Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy

This involves drawing out one’s own blood and centrifuging it so that the plasma with platelets collects in the tube. This plasma rich in platelets and growth factors is very useful in tissue regeneration and healing. It is then injected on the scalp or rubbed on the scalp after performing a dermaroller treatment in the areas which suffer from hair loss.

What can I expect from the treatment?

You can expect new hair growth along your existing hair line and improved density, health and texture of your pr-existing hair.

Who is a better candidate for this therapy – Man or woman?

It is equally effective in both men and women and works best in patients with diffuse thinning and miniaturized hair.

Can PRP Therapy be combined with hair transplant?

Yes, it can be combined with hair transplant – pre-operatively, intra-operatively, or post-operatively. It not only helps in healthier and faster growth of transplanted hair, but also stimulates the existing thinning hair at the same time.

Is the treatment painful?

The pain is subjective and patient specific. Some people perceive it like hot massage and some find it unbearable. For sensitive individuals we suggest numbing gel or topical anaesthesia one hour prior to procedure which reduces the pain sensation considerably. Alternately nerve blocks can be given for better pain control.

Any side-effects?

PRP therapy is safe and natural because the procedure concentrates the cells from your own blood directly back into the area where it is needed. Hence is not rejected by your immune system and there are absolutely no chance of getting any infection, allergy or hypersensitivity.

However one can get mild redness, bruising or headache which responds well to routine analgesics.

How long does the treatment take?

PRP therapy is a lunch time procedure and it takes around half an hour for the procedure and you can go back to your work place immediately after the procedure.

Can I wash my hair after the treatment, and after how much time?

You can wash your hair after 12 hours with your routine shampoo.

How many treatment sessions will I need?

PRP therapy can be repeated every 1-2 months and usually 3-4 sittings are sufficient, though some patients may require maintenance therapy once a year or more frequently depending upon the severity of hair loss. The visible results in form of new hair growth can be seen after 3-4 months of treatment and further improvement is noticed in the subsequent months.

Any precautions?

The usual precaution is not to touch the scalp and no head-bath for 12 hours after the procedure.

Can other medical therapies be continued concurrently?

Absolutely, it can be used in conjunction with other topical and oral medications. In fact, we encourage it and prescribe PRP therapy as a compliment to a non-surgical approach for those patients who are not eligible for surgery or who want to delay hair restoration surgery. We recommend PRP therapy along with Minoxidil and DHT blockers or for those patients who can’t tolerate or have side effects with these medications.

Low Light Laser Therapy

What is low level laser therapy or cool laser for hair regrowth?

Low Level Laser Hair Therapy utilizes a series of laser diodes to deliver cool laser energy to the tissue of scalp. The laser energy stimulates the microcirculation and improves cellular metabolism and protein synthesis. The laser light penetrates up to the follicular level of the scalp with no heating effect, no discomfort and no known side effects. This will promote not only a strengthening of existing hair structures resulting in thicker and fuller looking hair, but also a resuscitation of previously dormant follicles which promote regrowth of new hair.

Who can go for a hair regrowth laser?

Men and women of all ages who are in the early stage s of hair loss, as well as women who experience general hair thinning throughout, including sides, back and top area of scalp can benefit from Hair Regrowth Laser Treatments. Hair loss preceding a 5 – 6 year period should not be expected to be recovered through these treatments. Thorough evaluation and diagnosis will determine if the program is suitable for your type of hair loss and baldness.

How soon can I expect to see results?

Results vary depending on many factors including the degree of hair loss of the patient and how long they have been experiencing hair loss. However, reduction of hair loss usually occurs within the first two to three weeks after 5-6 treatments. Keep in mind that the initial benefit occurs beneath the scalp and within the hair follicle itself. Some patients do begin to experience hair growth within five to six weeks, after 10-12 treatments. Through the course of successive treatments all users – men and women – usually notice progressively increasing benefits.

How long does a treatment take and how many treatments do I need?

An individual treatment typically takes 20 minutes. Although partial programs are available, to achieve the full benefits of laser hair regrowth therapy, a treatment program over a period of one year is recommended. Initially, a patient will undergo two treatments per week for the first three months. For the next three months, this will be reduced to one treatment per week. Over the course of a year, a patient will undergo approximately 70 treatments.

Is the treatment painful?

There is virtually little to no sensation you will feel while undergoing low level laser therapy for hair regrowth.

Are there any risks associated with the hair regrowth laser?

low level laser therapy for hair regrowtht is entirely safe. To date there have been no side effects of the treatment reported.

Mesotherapy

How mesotherapy works for hair regrowth?

Using dermaroller, mesogun or insulin syringe, microholes are created over the scalp and stem cell serum or platelet rich plasma is instilled into the deeper layers of scalp which stimulate the existing hair follicles and promote the new hair growth.

What can I expect from the treatment?

You can expect new hair growth along your existing hair line and improved density, health and texture of hair.

Man or woman – who is a better candidate for this therapy?

It is equally effective in both men and women.

Is the treatment painful?

The pain is subjective and patient specific. Some people perceive it like hot massage and some find it unbearable. For sensitive individuals we suggest numbing gel or topical anaesthesia one hour prior to procedure which reduces the pain sensation considerably.

Any side-effects?

Mesotherapy is a safe procedure and there are no long term side effects. However, the procedure should be done under complete aseptic conditions so as to avoid folliculitis.

How long does the treatment take?

Mesotherapy is lunch time procedure and it takes maximum half an hour for the procedure and you can go back to your work place immediately after the procedure.

Can I wash my hair after the treatment, and after how much time?

You can wash your hair after 24 hours of mesotherapy with your routine shampoo.

Will it also cure my dandruff?

No, for dandruff you need to wash your hair with anti dandruff shampoo and take treatment as prescribed by your dermatologist.

How many treatment sessions will I need?

One requires atleast 4 sessions. The therapy can be continued further upto 10 or 12 sessions with good results by combining therapies like anti-hairloss solutions, stem cell serum and platelet rich plasma.